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Expiring Work Permit in Feb 2015 and Applying PR in Oct 2014

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MrOptomist

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Folks,

A friend has asked me to find out if he can extend his work permit beyond Feb 2015 when he will reach his 4 year limit. This gentleman has graduated in Canada and had enough experience to apply earlier but kept delaying until now when he is FINALLY ready to apply in October.

His NOC is 1215(Dispatch Logistician). What are his options assuming he applies this October and gets receipt from CIC in December or January 2015. Would that be sufficient ground to apply for an extension? Any insights are greatly appreciated.

Thank you all!
 
Hello,

He can extend his work permit:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/DEPARTMENT/media/backgrounders/2011/2011-03-24.asp

Some workers will be exempt from the cumulative duration regulation.

TFWs in managerial (NOC 0) or professional occupations (NOC A).
TFWs who have applied for permanent residence and received:
a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) if applying as a Quebec Skilled Worker;
a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) certificate if applying as a provincial nominee;
an approval in principle letter if applying under the Live-in Caregiver Class;
a positive selection decision if applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Class; or
a positive selection decision if applying under the Canadian Experience Class.

A.
 
Thanks astasi.

How do I find out if his NOC castaegory is O or A? From what I understand, he can get an exception based on his occupation.
 
MrOptomist said:
Thanks astasi.

How do I find out if his NOC castaegory is O or A? From what I understand, he can get an exception based on his occupation.
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NOC 1215 is B.
 
So then based on this category, he cannot get his work permit extended.

Can you please share how to find the category based on the NOC.

Thank you!
 
Here is the link: http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/Welcome.aspx
 
MrOptomist said:
So then based on this category, he cannot get his work permit extended.

Can you please share how to find the category based on the NOC.

Thank you!
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The following charts summarize and illustrate the meanings embedded in the coding system.
Classification structure

The skill type category is when the first digit is
Management occupations 0
Business, finance and administration occupations 1
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 2
Health occupations 3
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 4
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 5
Sales and service occupations 6
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 7
Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 8
Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 9

Skill type category

The skill level category is when the second digit is...
Skill Level A 0 or 1
Skill Level B 2 or 3
Skill Level C 4 or 5
Skill Level D 6 or 7

Important note: For management, the first digit is always 0. Senior managers in major group 00 are generally managers of middle managers, therefore the second digit is also 0. For middle management occupations, the second digit represents the skill type categories, from 1 to 9, as above. All management occupations are included in skill level A.

Examples of codes and their meanings:
Codes Code Meaning
9231 The first digit indicates skill type category 9, Occupations in manufacturing and utilities. The second digit indicates skill level category B.
6533 The first digit indicates skill type category 6, Sales and service occupations. The second digit indicates skill level category C.
0212 The first digit 0 always indicates a management occupation. All management occupations are part of skill level A. The second digit indicates management in skill type category 2, Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
 
Thanks ButterflyChemist!

Based on what you posted, he is eligible for an extension because his NOC is 1215. Am I interpreting this correctly? Can you also post the source of this informationo so I can forward to my bud.
 
MrOptomist said:
Thanks ButterflyChemist!

Based on what you posted, he is eligible for an extension because his NOC is 1215. Am I interpreting this correctly? Can you also post the source of this informationo so I can forward to my bud.
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His second digit is a 2 which puts him at skill level B which is not exempt for the 4 year max.

Source
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/subjects-sujets/standard-norme/noc-cnp/2011/introduction-eng.htm
 
ButterflyChemist said:
His second digit is a 2 which puts him at skill level B which is not exempt for the 4 year max.

Source
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/subjects-sujets/standard-norme/noc-cnp/2011/introduction-eng.htm
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Thank you and everyone else who responded!

Time to deliver the bad news to him :'(
 
There is still an option available for him if he applies under PNP:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/DEPARTMENT/media/backgrounders/2011/2011-03-24.asp

Some workers will be exempt from the cumulative duration regulation.

TFWs in managerial (NOC 0) or professional occupations (NOC A).
TFWs who have applied for permanent residence and received:
a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) if applying as a Quebec Skilled Worker;
a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) certificate if applying as a provincial nominee;
an approval in principle letter if applying under the Live-in Caregiver Class;
a positive selection decision if applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Class; or
a positive selection decision if applying under the Canadian Experience Class.

A.
 
MrOptomist said:
Folks,

A friend has asked me to find out if he can extend his work permit beyond Feb 2015 when he will reach his 4 year limit. This gentleman has graduated in Canada and had enough experience to apply earlier but kept delaying until now when he is FINALLY ready to apply in October.

His NOC is 1215(Dispatch Logistician). What are his options assuming he applies this October and gets receipt from CIC in December or January 2015. Would that be sufficient ground to apply for an extension? Any insights are greatly appreciated.
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If your friend applies for PR under the CEC class in October, odds are very good that he would receive the "Acknowledgment of Receipt" (AOR) - which serves as the "positive selection decision" for CEC Class applicants - before his currently work permit expires - it usually takes 1-2 months. Then he would be eligible to apply for the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) as well:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob485A.asp

BOWPs are exempt from the 4-year limit...
 
jes_ON said:
If your friend applies for PR under the CEC class in October, odds are very good that he would receive the "Acknowledgment of Receipt" (AOR) - which serves as the "positive selection decision" for CEC Class applicants - before his currently work permit expires - it usually takes 1-2 months. Then he would be eligible to apply for the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) as well:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob485A.asp

BOWPs are exempt from the 4-year limit...
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Hello jes_ON,

Does receiving AOR amounts to positive selection decision?

Would meeting program eligibility requirement means that it is positive selection decision?

A.
 
astasi said:
Does receiving AOR amounts to positive selection decision?

ONLY for the purpose of determining eligibility for the BOWP in the CEC Class. It does not actually mean anything in terms of being approved under the CEC class (other than your application was deemed complete and eligible for processing). Actually, it is the same benchmark for PNP applicants too, but different for the other programs.

Would meeting program eligibility requirement means that it is positive selection decision?
No, that is only one factor. And whether or not you meet the program requirements is not actually determined until after the application goes into processing (that is, after the AOR), so if you're confused, there's good reason : )

For more info on the BOWP:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob485A.asp
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